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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
Magnificent Cars for Cleveland's
Trip.

WrLnISGros. Sept. S0.-The train of three
cars which is 10 carry the Presidential party
ON their trip to the South and West is be-
ing made up in this city at the Pullman
Shops. Over fifty skilled mechanics have
been at work on the cars for the past ten
days, and they will be the handsomest and
most complete in the world. The train is
Pennsylvania Company, the Veasco, a sleep
er, and Mr., Pullman's private car. An en-
gine and dynamo in the forward car will
furnish electric lights and bells for the train.
The work is the most elaborate ever done
by the Pullman Company, and the train will
represent s2o0,0oO. II will leave far Wash
ington tomorrow morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
Four Human Skeletons.

WHEELING, w. Va, October 3.-A great
sensation has been occasioned at Point Pleas
ant by the finding of the skeletons of four
human beings, evidently men, in the bottom
of an old well few miles from the town.
The well is situated on what is locally known
as the old McCandless farm. where gener-
alton ago public house was kept. There
has been for many years stories current
among the old inhabitants of the mysterious
disappearance of travellers at the old tav-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

meet at the house formerly occupied by Henry J.
Miller. In sahi borough.
The electors Of the township Of Qusmaheuing
TO meet at the house OF Jacob Custer, in Stays
town.
The electors Of the township OF Allegheny
meet at the house Of Albert HilleRs, in aid
township.
The electors of the borough OF New Baltimare
TO meet at the house Of ----, in said oor
ough.
The electors of the township Of Conemaagh %
meet at the house Of Peter Levy, in said t0sn
ship.
The electors Of the township Of Shade 70 meet
at the house Of Jacob Holman. IN said township
The electors Of the townshiDof Paint 70 meet si
the school hOlse erected on the lands Of Henry
Berkey in said township
The electors Of the township OF Jenner 70 meet
at the house formerly occupied by Thos. Gala
gher, at JennerA Roads, In said township.
The electors Of the township Of Jeferson b
meet at thu house of Solomon Baker, In said toEn
ship.
The electors OF the borough Of Iennerville 70
meet at the school house in said borough.
make known and give notice as directed, ilAi
every person. except Justices Of the Peaee Nh9
shall hold any office Of appointment Of prohi q
trust under the government of the United states
or Of This state, OF Of any city or ncorported ~
trict, whether a commissioned officer or otherwise
a subordinate officer or agent VINO shall be en-
ployed un'ler the Legislative, Iuiieiary " e1ecl-
tive department Of this State or Of the tnhs
atee, OF any city or OF any incorporated N
trict ; and also that every Member ofot Conzre'.
and the State Legislature, and Of the selsc' ans
Common council OF any city or commissions y
any Incorporated district, Is by Law iucapio's o.
holding Or exercising At the same timo The one
or appointment OF judge, inspector or eerk OF ~!
election of this Common wealth and that 20 ID
speetor OF other officer at any election shan 9e e.
igible To any office be voted isr.
also xiveofieital notice Offhe following pfosi%
OF an act approved Msrch IS, 1850. That me ql,[
ined voters of the several counties ei the comula
wealth at general, township, borough an 'pessi
elections are hereby hereafter authorized Anl ~
quired To vote by tickets printed VI Ehusl
or partly printed and partly written seEefAs
classified as illlOws one ticket shall rHpfacr
the names ot all judges OF courts voed for an N
labeled on the outside Judiciary one tlcAei slAi,
embrace the names 0f all state Offices voted loI 81
be labeled State one ticke' shall embrace .ls
names of all county Offices voted fr inelsfipg "
Once of Senator, member or membors Of As-enD.
u 70 Ell for, and member Of Congress u VJte' o''
and be labeled County.
Given under nay hand at my Office al Somsfse
this . h day Of Oct0ber 10 the year VI our LNit
one thousand eight hundred and eighiY seven ~
In the one hunsired ami eleventh year OF the lh'e
pendence OF the UBited states.
JOHN WINTERS.
sherift,s t,fnc. sheriff
fcf s. 1897
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

A oossrANT down-pour Of rain for sew
eral DAYS, spoiled the procession of the
G. A. r. men at their encampment in 1t.
Louis last week. The parade came of,
however, about 10000 veterans turning
out under umbrellas and encased in gum
coats. Had the weather proved propi-
tious it was anticipated that not less than
60OOO men would have been in line.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
His Last Sleeping Place.

NoRRrsrows, Pa, Oct. 2.-U. D. johnson,
produce dealer Of this town. sat down by
the track of the Schuylkill Valley Railroad
early this morning to sleep off the effects Of
debauch, and stretched his legs over the
rail. An engine and thirty coal ears passed
over him. tearing him in 50 many pieces
that they had to be collected in basket.
The heart was not found until some hours
afier the accident johnson leaves widow
and three children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

The Democratic papers of the day are
vieing with each other in placing before
their readers, accounts Of the royal state
in which Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland are
travelling through the country. A brief
time since, these journals were fulsome
in their praise of the Presidents Jetfer-
sonian simplicity" and went into spasms
of delight over Governor Pattison's tramp
through the muddy streets of Harrisburg
ON his way to the place Of his inaugural
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

AT the Democratic city convention in
Philadelphia, last week, the post-oiiice
and other Administration officials, down
ed Mr.. Randall, and having obtained
possession of the Machine, will have
the advantage in selecting delegates
to the Democratic National Convention
next year 1t is evident that the Presi-
dent has entered the fight against Ran
dali in this State. The contest was the
most acrimonious that has taken place for
years, and would have ended in murder
had not the pistol of one of the defeated
candidates missed fire.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
More B. g. o. Rumors.

New YORK, Oct 2.-J. Pierrepont Morgan
is given as authority for the statement that
there has been no arrangement reached with
the Western Union about the disposition of
Baltimore 4 Ohio telegraph Itisalso stated
upon good authority that Mr.. Garrett sailed
from Liverpool to-day, and that the PROPOSE
ton of the new syndicate for the purchase of
the Baltimore & Ohio telegraph is one thing
that is bringing him home so SOON
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

THE Democratic papers that have been
trying to induce the public 10 believe
that the Grand Army had been turned
into political machine, are now vehe-
mently congratulating the country on the
fact that politics was totally ignored at
the ST. Louis encaInpment last week. In
other words they are exulting over the
fact that they are convicted liars-Some
Deople are easily uleased
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

THE Republican postmaster ia the Mas
sachusetts village of Fast Wrentham re-
signed few months ago, and because no
Democrat in the place could be persuaded
to accept the position the postal authori-
ties at Washington have discontinued the
office. This is the same sort Of reform
policy which the dog in the manger used
10 prevent the COWS from eating the hay.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

The President and Mrs Cleveland ar
rived safely at St Louis on Saturday at
midnight. The daily papers are filled
with details of their journey, which are
much too voluminous for our columns.
Crowds met them at every station at
which their train stopped after leaving
Washington, and the enthusiasm, partic-
ularly over Mrs. Cleveland, was loud in
expires sion, and doubtless very gratifying
to the fair lady Of the White House. Not
the slightest incident occurred TO mar the
enjoyment of the excursionists up to THEN
arrival al ST. Louis.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

IT is asserted that Chairman Jones will
call the National Committee together in
January 20 fix the date for holding the
Republican National Convention Asthe
rules require that six months notice
shall be given, this means that the Con-
vention will not be held before July.
Three months is ample time for the cam
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
Terror to LIouor-peaIers.

BUTLER. Pa. October 2-Judge Hazen
struck terror to liquor-deaicrs yesterday by
sentencing a tasernkeeper swiio sold on
Sunday to pay u fine Of s3oo with ninety
days To Jail and "A forfeit of his license
in this county last sprirg. after trying pro-
hibition for year, be warned all who re-
ceived license to keep within the law. and
to-days actions have convinced them that
their license is in jeopardy ON the least in
fringement of the law and especially selling
on the Sabbath day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

LOUISVILLE. Sept. 29.A romantic but re-
slistic love story comes from Franklin. Sim
son county this state. James F. Bell for
several years has been. nv reason Of bodily
infirmity. an inmate of the county poor
house. until about one month ago, when he
received check from the gosernment for
g.. 800. rs lrsssion msrley for services in the
Union army. aud an annuityof $3.50 year
for the balance Of his life One evening this
week Ne weidesi Mn Polly Ann Shed a
winsomc widow of same 80 summers. who
has been his companion in the pvr houye
for the past nine years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
Outrage on a Texan.

CHICAGO, Sept. pa dispatch from Cor
pus Christi, Texas, gives the particulars of a
daring outrage perpetrated on resident of
one of the border counties on September 18th
Juan Caruia Barrera, a rich ranchman, while
short distance from home, was surrounded
by five desperadoes and robbed of 500 He
was then taken across the river into Mexico
and closely guarded. His captors compelled
him TO write TO his family notifying them
that unless they paid $4,000 to certain in
dividual by September 18th, he would be
shot upon the receipt of the letter. Barreras
son paid the sum demanded, and Barrera
was then mounted on horseback at the place
of his captivity and told TO go.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
Attempt to Shoot a Governor.

KANSAS Cry, No, Oct, 3.-News reached
this city tonight of an attempt to shoot Gov.
Martin at Atchison. Kan, last night. The
Governor was walking home with a friend
and was accosted by John NJ. Reynolds. an
editor, who made use of vile language.
Martin reconstructed, when the fellow drew
a large pistol, but he was seized by police
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

THE report of Adiutant General Grey
of the G. A. r. made at It. Louis last
week, states among other things, that for
the last wear ending March 1887, the or
ganization expended s253, 3,9s4.54 in chari-
". This money was disbuned TO H.
607 comrades and their families, and 1893
others were assisted, making in all 26,6o6
individuals who received benefits during
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

The Democrats, with the assistance Of
the political Prohibitionists, and through
Republican inactivity, hope to carry the
State. Let teyery wide-awake Republican
meet them at the polls Forewarned :
f,ne-ar1nnd
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

In Re Estate of John Baush, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed Au-
ditor by the Orphans Court of Somerset County
70 make a distribution Of the funds in the hands
Of Emanuel Specht, Administrators of John Barlsf
decd, TO deduct the fees of the Administrator
and the expenses of this proceeding. and distrib-
ute the balance TO those legally entitled thereto
hereby gives notice that he will attend 70 the du-
ties OF said appointment at his osfice In sou,er-
set Borough on Thursday. October n, Iss7. when
and where all parties interested can attend
H. L. BAER
ocfs Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

The Cleveland office-holders had full
swing in the New York Democratic State
Convention last week and " set 'em up "
for their Boss. What has become of the
Presidents fierce hostility to the display
of pernicious partisanship' on the par;
of Federal officials?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
A Boom for Fred Douglass.

WASHINGTON, September 29.-About 1000
colored people attended reception given
Fred Douglas tonight at the African Meth
odist Episcopal Metropolitan Church. A
banquet was given, at which speeches were
made by Mr.. Douglas, Rev. T. g. Stuart and
Others. Mr. Stuart said that his ticket for
1883 was Robert T. Lincoln for president and
Fred Douglas for vice-president. The occa-
Mr.. Douglass from his recent trip to Europe
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

THr Massachusetts Republicans talk
right out in meetin'." One of the planks
of he platform adopted at their State
Convention last week begins: We be-
lieve in a protective ta;ifr"-There is no
dodging in this. II covers the entire
ground OF Republican faith.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
Immigrants Mistaken for Thieves.

LIrrLE Rock, Ark. Oct. IA posse from
Texas hunting horse-thieves in the Chicka
saw Nation at daylight on Saturday attack
campfire. Two of the campers sprang up
and attempted 10 get away. Believing the
men to be thieves, the pesse began firing
mortally wounding them. They proved to
be peaceful immigrants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
A Big Majority Against Prohibition.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, September 3O.-Re-
turns from all portions of the State indicate
that the Prohibition amendment is defeated
by 10000 or more.
A Nashville dispatch says Dispatches to
the American this morning confirm the esti-
mate made last night that the Prohibition
amendment is defeated in the neighborhood
of 1900. The returns are coming in slowly
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

THE newspaper liar is getting a good
ready on, for the coming campaign. by
telling marvellous stories of the gigantic
pumpkins 10 be seen at the various
county fairs. They have got up to a
Thousand pounds now, and they are still
growing like Jonah's gourd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

JusrrcE MILLER of the United States
Supreme Court has appointed Miss
Phoebe Cousins. the talented female law
yer Of st. Louis, as United States Marshal
Of that district TO fiji the vacancy made by
the death Of her father She is the first
woman who has ever held this office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
Well Prepared to Resent Sights.

KANSAS CRY, No, Oct. 2.-Sands Hopkins
an eccentric young millionaire of this city.
has engaged noted cowboy pugilist named
Pete Hickman to accompany him TO Europe
under a formal contract to thrash any per-
son offering TO slight Hopkins. The latter
has agreed to pay Hickman $1,000 if the
fighting shall be well done during the trip,
which will be quite extensive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

AT their Convention in Philadelphia
last week, the Democrats decided not TO
nominate Judicial candidates and unani-
mously endorsed the four Republican
nominees for those offices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

WHILE the President is on his tour at
tempting 10 further consolidate the South
the Republicans of Somerset county
should take measures 10 secure a solid
party vote at the coming election. There
is nothing like proving your faith by
xotir works
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
SATURDAY. OCT. 20. 1887,

All the right title, interest and claims of Isaac
d. Ankeny, Of, in and to the following described
two tracts of land, viz:
No. /, situate in Somerset township Somerset
county, Pa, adjoining lands of VI. Beam Joseph
Rhoads, George Ludy. A. j. Ankeny. Ephraim
Speieher, Jonathan Brenile and others, contain
ing los acres and having thereon erected two
story dwelling house. bank barn and other out
buildings with the appurtenances. The above
tract is located within few miles of the proposed
South Penn Railroad is in high state of cult
vatiou, ia large portion being in good meadow.
is well watered. and has an orchard of 800 fruit
bearing trees--all choice fruit
No. 2, situate in Somerset and jefferson town
ships. Somerset county, Pa, adjoining lands of
Simon Zufalls heirs Noah Brendle and others.
containing 100 acres with the appurtenanees
This tract is well covered with good timber.
Taken in execution as the property of Isaac d.
Ankeny at the suit of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. use of Lydia Emma Ankeny.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

CLEVELAND is the first Presidential
candidate who has taken his wife on an
electioneering tour with him. He has
evidently more faith in woman's wiles
and smiles than in hisown personal pop
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
A Preacher whips an Editor.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, September 29-Cap-
tain w. +. Stewart, editor of the South
Haven Sentinel, in recent number Of his
paper. made severe structures ON Rev G. p.
Richards. and the latter gentleman meeting
the editor on the street yesterday, assaulted
him vigorously. Stewart was roughly ham
died. Bad blood had existed between the
men for several years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

GENERAL FAIRcHIID received an ova-
tion at St Louis at the hands of his
comrades Of the q. A. r. The abuse
poured upon him by the Administration
press appears to have had as dainpening
an effect, as pouring water on duck's
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

JuDGE REA, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
who was last week elected Commander
in-Chief of the q. A. r., is an old Penn
sylvanian, born in Chester county, and
was charter member of George III
Thomas Post, Penn'a.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

Now is the time TO start the fall cam
paign. Stir up your neighbors and talk
over your yiews-Don't wait TO be called
on and urged 10 20 % the election. lou
have good State and County tickets to
vote and work for De il with will
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
They Used Dynamite.

rSIoSrowN, Pa, Sept. 0.-Last night
about so'clock some miscreant put a charge
of dynamite in the hue of the boiler at the
coke-works Of Bliss & Marshall. at oliphant,
which exploded and riddled the boiler.
There have been labor troubles between the
company and employees here recently. and it
is thought some of the latter are the suspect
ed authors of the deed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

THE certainty of the election of their
county ticket is no excuse for Republicans
staying away from the polls. II is their
duty to see that every vote is polled and
thus secure the success of the State ticke'
BY such a majority as will indicate Penn
sylvania's position in the great contest Of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

RErrBIIcAN committeeman should go
to work at once, and acquaint themselves
with the condition of their districts, so
that they can take measures to get the
vote out and have il polled on election
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Jacob Hoffman, deceased late Of Paint
Twp, Somerset Co. Pa
Letters OF administration of the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority notice is hereby given to all per
sons indebted 70 said estate 70 make immediate
payment. and those having claims against the
same TO present them duly authenticated for set
tlement ON Saturday, the 18th day of November
1851, at the late residence of deceased, in said
Township.
BENA HOFFMAN,
oet5. Administrator with the will annexed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

REMEMBER that no one who has not
paid a State or county tax within two
years, can vote, and that saturday next
is the last day on which you can pay and
be entitled 10 vote.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Q. c. Musselman decd late Of somer-
set Borvugh, Somerset Co., Pa
Letters OF administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority notice is hereby given IL ali
persons indebtesf 70 said estate 10 make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims against
the same VIII present them duly authenticated
Tor settlement on Tuesday October II. Iss7. NJ
the Prothonotary's ofiice In Somerset
N. B. CRITCHFIELD,
suSsi Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
EXECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Adam Handereck, late of Elklick Twp
Somerset Co Pa, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the above estate hay-
ing been granted to the undersigned by the prop
er authority. notice is hereby given all persons
indebted TO said estate to make immediate pay
ment. and those having claims agains; the same
will prssspt them duly authenticated for settle
ment to the undersigned Executors at the late
residence Of the deceased. on Saturday the 18th
day of November. 1887.
DANIEL ID. JOHNSON
5. A. HANDERECK-
Ocf5.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

The President illustrates Jefiersonian
simplicity by procuring for his sole use,
a train valued at $4,000 in which TO
make his electioneering tour through the
West and South
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05

II protection does not benefit the work
ingmen, as the Democrats assert, how
comes il that in free trade Europe the
workingmen are reduced to the condi-
ton of paupers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
NOTICE.

Estate of Jacob C. sehrock late of Somerset IVY
Someret county, Pa, deceased ...,,
Letters teStameDtary on the arVsS - ~
having been granted to the underagntu y II
proper authority, notice j. hereby gltea al,,--i.
persons indebted 70 said estate o. MAKE iul-s, iu-.,
ate payment and those having claims ~ n
the same to present. them duly authenit 49,
settlement on Saturday, the ldh day 81 -
Der. A. D. lss7. at the residence OF 'o'
schrock. in said township. ,,,,,ocr
GEORGE J. sCHROth'
JOHN II. SCHRoCk3 "a
ocf5. Exrs. of Jacob II. schrock ue9
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
4 DMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

Estate of Cyrus Swank, decd, late Of Someset
Twp, Somerset Co. Pa
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given TO all
persons indebted to said estate to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same TO present them duly authenticated for set
tlemenf on saturday, October s. 1857. al the late
residence Of deceased
DAVID A SWANK,
augSL Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-10-05
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate of Jacob w. Epley deceased, late of Jen-
ner Twp, Somerset Co., Pa
Letters Of Administration on the above estate
proper authority, notice Is hereby given 10 All
persons indebted to said estate to make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims aQsius;
the same viii present them duly authenticated
Tor settlement On Saturday, October & 1857 Al the
late residence Of deceased '-s
SAMUEL SPEIGLE
au9A Administrator